Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 32,500 - Annum
- Location: Kent
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Stock Controller
Paddock Wood, Kent | On-site | £30,000-£32,500 DOE
We're currently recruiting for an experienced Stock Controller to join a fast-growing eCommerce fulfilment and distribution business based in Paddock Wood, Kent.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on inventory professional who enjoys working with data, investigating discrepancies and making sure stock is accurate from Goods In through to dispatch.
About the Role
As Stock Controller, you'll take ownership of inventory accuracy across a busy, multi-client warehouse environment. You'll work closely with Goods In, Replenishment, Outbound and Operations teams to identify issues, investigate root causes and keep stock records accurate and fully traceable.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing stock accuracy across the WMS and associated systems
Planning and completing regular cycle counts and stock audits
Investigating stock discrepancies and identifying root causes
Ensuring stock adjustments are properly investigated, authorised and recorded
Monitoring stock movements, transfers, replenishment and warehouse locations
Checking Goods In accuracy, including SKU identification, quantities and put-away
Monitoring batch/lot numbers, expiry dates and FEFO/FIFO stock rotation
Managing quarantined, damaged and returned stock
Identifying aged, slow-moving and obsolete stock and escalating risks
Producing inventory and stock accuracy reports
Supporting CAPA, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
Working with operational teams to resolve stock issues before they impact customer orders or service levels
About You
We're looking for someone with proven experience in stock control, inventory management or warehouse operations, ideally within a fast-paced fulfilment, distribution or 3PL environment.
You'll ideally have:
Previous hands-on Stock Controller / Inventory Controller experience
Good practical experience using a WMS
Experience with cycle counting, stock reconciliation and discrepancy investigation
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with inventory data
Good understanding of SKU control and stock movements
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach
The confidence to work collaboratively with operational teams and challenge discrepancies where required
Desirable Experience
Multi-client 3PL or eCommerce fulfilment
High-volume D2C operations
Batch/lot traceability and expiry control
FEFO/FIFO stock management
CAPA, root-cause analysis or continuous improvement
What's on Offer?
£30,000-£32,500 salary, depending on experience
Free on-site parking
Employee retail discounts and benefits
Regular company social events
Full training on systems and processes
Career development and progression opportunities
The opportunity to join a growing operation with genuine exposure to inventory, warehouse operations and supply chain
Location
Paddock Wood, Kent
This is a fully on-site role and would suit candidates within commuting distance of Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and the surrounding areas.
If you're an experienced Stock Controller who enjoys solving problems, working with data and keeping inventory accurate, apply now or get in touch for more information